Piedmont Ave Complete Street
Updated 6/11/2025
Piedmont Avenue Complete Street Project
(Ponce de Leon Ave to 15th St)
(ATLDOT Proj. No. 1015)
The images depicting the intersection of 6th Street and Piedmont Avenue above represent a “before and after” vision of Piedmont Avenue as imagined by the Midtown Transportation Plan. Specific alignments and materials may change as the design develops.
Project Overview
The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation TSPLOST Program, in partnership with Midtown Alliance, is planning improvements to approximately 1.1 miles of Piedmont Avenue between Ponce De Leon and 15th Street. This corridor was identified for improvements in the Connect Atlanta Plan and identified as a “complete street” project by the 2015 Renew Atlanta Bond program, as well as the Midtown Transportation Plan. Complete street projects are intended to increase safety and accessibility for all street users, especially for people walking, biking, and with limited mobility. The project includes the following improvements:
- Repurpose the eastern-most parking/travel lane with a protected one-way northbound bike lane (Ponce to 14th St)
- Replace the sidewalk on the east side of Piedmont between 14th Street and 15th Street with a multi-use path
- Formalize on-street parking on the west side of the street
- Improve crosswalks and curb ramps and shorten crossing distances where possible with bulb-outs
- Upgrade sidewalks to be ADA accessible
- Add stormwater planters to help relieve pressure on the combined sewer system
- Mill and resurface the roadway
Current Funding Sources
- City of Atlanta TSPLOST 1.0 funds
- City of Atlanta transportation impact fee funds
- Midtown Improvement District Funds
Progress to Date
Conceptual planning occurred November 2016 through July 2017 and included a traffic study and an inventory and analysis of existing physical conditions and on-street parking. This assessment identified opportunities to address issues such as excessive vehicle speeds, challenges for pedestrians crossing the street, and a lack of connectivity in the City’s bicycle network. A public meeting was held in March 2017 to present initial conceptual plans and receive input from the community. See design concepts linked in the gallery below.
The preliminary plans phase included additional public and stakeholder engagement and development of more detailed design documents. Detailed design and engineering kicked-off in 2018 to develop construction plans and bid documents. City approval of final construction documents was received in 2021. Prior to bidding for construction, invasive utility review was conducted and additional construction funds (City of Atlanta transportation impact fees) were secured for the project.
Procurement
Midtown Alliance released the Invitation to Bid on October 31, 2024. To view the ITB please click here. Bids were received December 12, 2024. The project was awarded to the low bidder IP Construction, LLC on March 20, 2025. Notice to Proceed was issued for construction to start in mid-June 2025 and is expected to be complete by December 2026.
Construction Updates
Planned Work Activity Week of July 14, 2025
Project Limits
- Continue curb and gutter demo from Ponce de Leon to 3rd St. on east side.
- Install Sidewalk, work on the tree well, install driveways.
- On going Erosion Control and Traffic Control maintenance as needed.
Planned Work Activity Week of July 21, 2025
- Continue curb and gutter demo from Ponce de Leon to 3rd St. on east side.
- Install Sidewalk, work on the tree well, install driveways.
- On going Erosion Control and Traffic Control maintenance as needed.
As part of the Piedmont Complete Street project, we are working closely with the City’s arborist division and have engaged certified arborists on our design and construction team to ensure compliance with all applicable tree protection standards. While recent City Council ordinances have introduced some exemptions for public infrastructure projects, we are still taking an aggressive approach to tree protection. Specifically, here’s what we’re doing:
Tree Save Fencing: Installed per City arborist requirements to clearly demarcate tree protection zones during construction.
On-site Arborist Oversight: A certified arborist will monitor key phases of construction, particularly near mature or high-value trees.
Tree Impact Mitigation: For any trees that must be removed due to unavoidable conflicts with infrastructure, Midtown Alliance will follow City guidelines for replacement — and in most cases, we’re going above and beyond by planting more trees than required.
Long-Term Greening Plan: The final design will include expanded landscaping zones, improved soil conditions, and a more diverse urban tree palette, contributing to a healthier and more resilient streetscape.
What's Next?
Please continue to visit this project webpage for updates and contact transportation@midtownatl.com with questions.
For additional information on City of Atlanta Department of Transportation projects such as this one, please visit their website or click the graphic below.
Design Concepts
Schematic Design:
Ponce de Leon Ave to 12th Street
Schematic Design:
12th Street to 14th Street
Schematic Design:
14th Street to 15th Street